When someone walks into your waiting room they should be able to easily find the reception desk, check in and take a seat without having to navigate an obstacle course. A cluttered waiting area gives the impression of chaos and that things are far from organized. It is also difficult to wait in such an area for any length of time without becoming uncomfortable and agitated. And this is the last thing you want clients, customers or patients to feel.

So when you are getting ready to buy reception room chairs and other furniture, take a minute to think about what you need and what you can accommodate. How many people do you think you would have waiting in your offices at one time? It is important to have enough to accommodate the maximum number of people that might be waiting at any given moment. You do not want to leave people waiting and standing the whole time, too.

Then figure out how many waiting chairs and tables the room can comfortably fit without being cluttered. People need to be able to walk by without stumbling on someone else waiting in the chair next to them.

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